3.22. Lisa Vollendorf - Empire State University

JP Novin opens the podcast by introducing Lisa Vollendorf, President of Empire State University, who discusses the university's mission as the innovation arm of the SUNY system, its significant growth, and its role in providing online education. Lisa Vollendorf emphasizes Empire State University's proactive approach to AI readiness, including integrating AI literacy into the curriculum and developing stackable credentials to address the evolving workforce and the digital divide. She also highlights the university's commitment to supporting diverse student populations through flexible online formats, reducing barriers to education, and fostering K–12 collaborations to promote early access to higher learning and AI literacy.